Mourn not the dearth – if not the death – of the book review
The Associated Press has decided to stop its weekly book review section from September. “Unfortunately, the audience for…
Following a vicious attack, a woman solves her own murder in Holly Jackson novel
“Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson. Bantam via AP After the shattering conclusion of “Not Quite Dead…
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise modestly
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers…
Watchdog: ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders…
About half of US adults say grocery costs cause major stress, poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost…
‘The Magician of Tiger Castle’ review: Louis Sachar’s novel is funny and weird
Anatole isn’t just any magician. He’s the magician of Tiger Castle, whom the king of Esquaveta once declared…
It’s Trump’s economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic “golden age,” a spate of…
California governor signs men’s mental health executive order
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at supporting men and…
‘The Sleep Room’ is the harrowing story of psychiatric care in the 1960s
“The Sleep Room” by Jon Stock. Abrams Books via AP In the 1960s, a hospital in London held…
How to protect yourself from job scams
NEW YORK — As job-seekers look for work in a challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim…
’The Tilting House’ Review: a novel about coming of age in Communist Cuba
Yuri is a 16-year-old orphan who lives simply with her religious aunt in a big, old house in…
Disruptions of cellphone internet links in Russia are spreading
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A snappy tune by a blogger that mockingly laments his poor internet connection in…